How Chicago are you?

People like to say they know Chicago, but few truly appreciate the bountiful gifts this fine city has to offer. True Chicagoans know their sports and their transportation, as well as a little bit about history, right?

Find out if you know as much as you think you do. Do you know your Pierzynski from your Pierogi? Are you REALLY Chicago, or are you just a Trixie who doesn't know anything about this fine city?

What is your age?

Under 18 Years Old

18 to 24 Years Old

25 to 30 Years Old

31 to 40 Years Old

41 to 50 Years Old

51 to 60 Years Old

Over 60 Years Old

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Chicago is called the "Windy City." Why?

it's windy

windbag citizens loudly proclaimed the virtues of Chicago and the Columbian Exposition

it's cold and people like to complain

because Richard Daley said so

The Coach of the 1985 Chicago Bears was

Brian Urlacher

Mike Ditka

William Perry

Harold Washington

Mrs. O'Leary's cow caused the Great Chicago Fire.

True

False

Who was the first (and so far only) female mayor of Chicago?

Oprah Winfrey

Judy Baar Topinka

Dawn Clark Netsch

Jane Byrne

What is the main interstate highway due westward from the Loop?

290

355

the Ike

the Eisenhower

They called him Sweetness and he liked to dance. Who is he?

John Cusack

Walter Payton

Michael Jordan

Jay Mariotti

Chicago style pizza

has big floppy slices that you fold while eating

has thick crust and cheese on top

has thick crust and sauce on top

there's no such thing

Who was Wesley Willis?

an unsuccessful candidate for mayor who was defeated by Richard M. Daley

a little-known punter who played for the Bears in the 1970s

a successful real estate developer who spearheaded many loft conversions

a brilliant schizophrenic songwriter and performer

What is the Curse of the Billy Goat?

the sick feeling you get after eating bad hamburgers

a very bad hair day

an old Venezuelan hex Ozzie Guillen put on the Chicago Sun Times

the curse of a Greek tavern owner, which has prevented the Cubs from winning the World Series

Current Chicago White Sox Pitchers include

Javier Vazquez, Jon Garland, Bobby Jenks, Jose Contreras

Jose Contreras, Freddy Garcia, Neal Cotts, Brian Fuentes

Mark Buehrle, Matt Thornton, Al Capone, Potter Palmer

Chicago neighborhoods include

Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wheaton, Cicero

Pilsen, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Rogers Park

Humboldt Park, Marquette Park, Jefferson Park, Forest Park

Andersonville, Lemont, Berwyn, Five Points

Which color does not correspond to an El line?

red

green

orange

white

What was the former home of the Chicago Bulls?

Chicago Stadium

Comiskey Park

United Stadium

Wrigley Center

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